Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB - New Africa Twin (I don't get it)

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Originally Posted by LoloPD (Post 566336)

Maybe the answer is to use proper pannier side frames and then add a brace from below the rear carrier to the back of the pannier frame. This would give a VERY strong triangulated frame and keep the top box rigid.

This could work if conditions are not too severe. Washboard roads are a killer to racks and subframes. Good news is a cracked frame is easy to Weld up.

On my DR650 is use soft bags with racks that are under NO stress. (they only serve to keep soft pannier off pipe and out of wheel) The panniers are throw over type, so the SEAT takes the shock, not sub frame or pannier racks. Works pretty well for me, 60K miles.

Also, soft bags don't explode into a million pieces when they hit the ground.
Many hard bags get bent up, will no longer close up and may not sit correctly on the pannier rack.

Lots of options here. I'd look to what other Africa Twin guys are doing. Make sure you follow guys who do truly OFF ROAD RIDING with pillion.
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